Cathedral Church of St Martin
7 Peacock Lane, Leicester, Leicester, England, LE1 5PZ
Next service Sunday 19 July · 08:00 — Holy Communion (BCP)
Quick answer
Cathedral Church of St Martin is a Church of England (Anglican) church at 7 Peacock Lane, Leicester in Leicester, England. Sunday services include Holy Communion (BCP) at 08:00 and Sung Eucharist at 10:30 — times verified 1 July 2026, but confirm with the parish before travelling. Church Near Me lists the address, contact details and what to expect below.
At a Glance
Verified 1 July 2026
- Denomination
- Church of England (Anglican) (anglican)
- Location
- Leicester, England
- Postcode
- LE1 5PZ
- Diocese
- Diocese of Leicester
- Main service
- Sunday 08:00 — Holy Communion (BCP)
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair access
Service & Mass Times
Service times verified 1 July 2026 — confirm with the parish before travelling.
Holy Communion (BCP)
Sung Eucharist
Choral Evensong
Morning Prayer
Lunchtime Eucharist
About Cathedral Church of St Martin
Leicester Cathedral, the Cathedral Church of St Martin, was raised to cathedral status in 1927. It became internationally famous in 2015 as the final resting place of King Richard III, whose remains were discovered beneath a Leicester car park in 2012 and reinterred in the cathedral with a state ceremony attended by members of the Royal Family. The cathedral underwent a major restoration in 2023 and remains a centre of Anglican worship and pilgrimage for the Diocese of Leicester.
Notable facts about Cathedral Church of St Martin
- As a cathedral, Cathedral Church of St Martin is the seat of a bishop and the mother church of its diocese — the principal church of the wider region, and traditionally a centre of choral music, civic services and pilgrimage.
- The Church of England is the established church of England and the mother church of the worldwide Anglican Communion, which numbers tens of millions of members across more than 165 countries.
- Cathedral Church of St Martin belongs to the Diocese of Leicester, the regional family of churches through which its tradition organises worship, clergy and community life.
- With 5 regular services listed across 2 days of the week, Cathedral Church of St Martin offers a fuller rhythm of worship than many local churches.
- Cathedral Church of St Martin has made a point of being welcoming to all, with accessibility features including wheelchair access.
What to Expect at a Church of England (Anglican) Church
Anglican (Church of England) worship follows the rhythm of the Book of Common Prayer and Common Worship. Sunday services often range from a said early-morning Holy Communion to a main mid-morning Sung Eucharist or Morning Prayer, and many parishes hold Choral Evensong later in the day. Services blend set liturgy, hymns, Scripture readings and a sermon. Everyone is welcome, whether you are exploring faith or returning to church.
Facilities & Accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access
- Tomb of King Richard III
- Cathedral choir
- Café
- Shop
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cathedral Church of St Martin?
Cathedral Church of St Martin is located at 7 Peacock Lane, Leicester, Leicester, LE1 5PZ, England. You can open directions to it using the map link on this page.
What denomination is Cathedral Church of St Martin?
Cathedral Church of St Martin is a Church of England (Anglican) church, part of the Diocese of Leicester. You can read more about the Church of England (Anglican) tradition, its beliefs and how it worships on our denomination guide.
What time are services at Cathedral Church of St Martin?
Cathedral Church of St Martin holds regular services on Sunday, Weekdays; see the full list of service times on this page. Times can change for holidays and special occasions, so it is worth checking with the church before visiting.
How do I contact Cathedral Church of St Martin?
You can contact Cathedral Church of St Martin through its website using the details in the contact panel on this page.
Can anyone attend Cathedral Church of St Martin?
Yes. Like almost all Christian churches in England, Cathedral Church of St Martin welcomes visitors and newcomers to its public services, whatever your background or experience of church.